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Let’s Observe

Some Countries of the Middle East

Saudi Arabia Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is the largest country in the Middle

East, with an area of approximately 2,150,000 km
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and a population of 33 million.

Saudi Arabia’s largest city and capital is Riyadh, and

it has approximately 7,000,000 of the population.

As for its economic status, Saudi Arabia has the

largest economy in the Middle East. It is one of the

largest petroleum-exporter countries, and it has

the second largest proven petroleum reserves.

Turkey

Turkey is the fourth largest country in the Middle

East, with an area of 783,562 km and a population
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of 80 million. Istanbul, Turkey

Turkey’s largest city is Istanbul with an area of

5,461 km and a population of 15 million. However,
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Turkey’s capital is Ankara, holding a population of

5.5 million.

On the economic side, Turkey has the 17 largest
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gross domestic product (GDP) in the world and is

known for its automotive industry which is one of

its highest sources of income.

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